Episodes

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March 26, 2021

What We've Learned After 6 Months - Spencer and I Give a Short Update on the Podcast and our Business Acquisition

Quick Podcast update! New Sponsors are on board! Spencer Peterson and I give feedback and advice from what we've learned in our acquisition so far, being understanding as partners and how to take things to the next level. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Check out our Sponsor at https://microacquire.com/ Ryan Twitter - https://twitter.com/RyanPaulCondie
145
March 24, 2021

Ray Drew - SBA Lending Expert Dives Into the Latest SBA Incentives

Ray Drew is an SBA expert at Fund-Ex Solutions Group with over 10+ years in SBA lending. His company is not a bank but a SBA lender, one of 14 non-bank SBA lenders in the country. We dive into multiple deals, how they are structured and how to stand out from the crowd right now. There are lots of incentives for SBA loans right now including 3-month loan payments (up to $9k per month) and waiving the SBA fee (2.5-3.5%). Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancond...
143
March 17, 2021

Jesse Randall Interview - Real Deals, Entrepreneurial Finance and Seller-Based Financing is a High Bar

Jesse is so entertaining and packs a great value punch. He has seen it all - VC, PE, SMB financing, brokering. Jesse always has a unique take on things and kicks excuses in the face. Jesse breaks down how to raise money from the right investors. There will definitely be a Round 2 coming up....and Round 3 with Jesse. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Connect with Jesse Randall Sweater V...
142
March 8, 2021

2 Listings That Caught My Eye Right Now

I dive into 2 listings that catch my eye. I realized fast that these were not the best fit for me, I unpack why and how I'd grow them. https://www.alpinebusinessbrokers.com/online-drop-shipping-business/ https://feinternational.com/buy-a-website/30828-e-commerce-yacht-marine-luxury-lighting-products-17m-gross-yr Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Deal Flow Newsletter - http://letsbuyabus...
141
March 5, 2021

Interview with Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa, World's Largest Marketplace for Digital Assets

Blake is the CEO of Flippa.com, the #1 marketplace to buy and sell digital assets. Flippa has the most buyers, the most sellers, and the most transactions around. My favorite topic was when he talked about “Owning Your Future”. Make decisions for yourself. We dive into asset classes, life-changing businesses, and how to take advantage of the digital real estate world. Episode Resources https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Connect with Blake Hutchison Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bla...
136
March 4, 2021

Shaylan Hurley on Quitting His Job and Buying 2 Companies in the Last 2 Months

Shaylan Hurley texted me and said, “I just quit my job and bought 2 companies”…that will get your attention. We dive into mentors, finding deals, structuring deals, and how to stand out. Shaylan is also very good at attacking his fear with full force. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Deal Flow Newsletter - http://letsbuyabusiness.com/newsletter Ryan's Twitter - https://twitter.com/ryan...
139
Feb. 26, 2021

Chris Younger - Buying 27 Companies in 24 Months

Chris Younger from Class VI Investments has been a lawyer, 'deal guy', President, GM, Buyer, and Seller. He's done it all from all sides of the table. Some were home runs. Some were duds. Some were just ok. If the key person led sales, operations or was critical to the business, it was incredibly tough to post-closing. Every business needs a #2 to step up. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGq...
138
Feb. 24, 2021

Mushfiq - The Website Flip - Buying Over 175 Websites in 10 years

Mushfiq has done what most people aspire to and has done it on the side. He's bought, built, and sold over 100+ sites. Mushfiq is the Founder of thewebsiteflip.com. He’s been buying, growing, and selling sites as a side-business with many 6-figure exits. He is a Super Seller on Flippa’s platform. Hires a team, has a day job, crushes life. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Ryan's Twitte...
137
Feb. 22, 2021

Entrepreneur Desert After Leaving My Day Job + 2 Listings I Like Right Now

I'm 2.5 years away from quitting my corporate gig for the 2nd time and 2 ~$600k businesses I like that are for sale. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Ryan's Twitter - https://twitter.com/ryanpaulcondie Deal Flow Newsletter - http://letsbuyabusiness.com/newsletter 6 Months to CEO Course - https://courses.buythenbuild.com/courses/six-months-to-ceo?ref=ee4f9d
135
Feb. 17, 2021

2 Businesses for Sale...Right Now...

Here are 2 off-market deals for sale...right now. Hit me up if you're interested. Sign up for my newsletter if you want early access to podcast listeners. http://letsbuyabusiness.com/newsletter Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ryanpaulcondie Deal Flow Newsletter - http://letsbuyabusiness.com/newsletter
134
Feb. 15, 2021

Mike Finger - 4 Successful Exits, Unique Acquisitions

Mike is the CEO of ExitOasis.com and has bought, built, and sold 4 businesses. He’s also been a broker and coaches people on how to sell their business now. Mike found his first acquisition by driving around town and talking to owners. His Framework of Successfully Selling your Business: 1. Desirable Results 2. Duplicate Results 3. Document Results The Owners wait too long to think about getting it ready to sell, then they fail. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com...
133
Feb. 12, 2021

Business Update, Podcast Update for New Listeners, Deal Update

Business acquisition update, podcast update - 50k lifetime downloads! Just lost a deal but that's life. It happens. There are still great deals out there. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 https://twitter.com/RyanPaulCondie 6 Months to CEO Course - https://courses.buythenbuild.com/courses/six-months-to-ceo?ref=ee4f9d
132
Feb. 10, 2021

Raul Hernandez - Author of Productive Profits + How to Get Clear so your Business Works for You

Raul is one of the most efficient and clear executors I know. He dives into how business owners can get clear on what they want, develop those systems and live a more freeing life. This is a special episode for anyone who implements what he teaches. You can find more about him at dogoodwork.io/essentials Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Connect with Raul Hernandez Ochoa Raul Hernandez - raul@dogoodwork.io Productive ...
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Feb. 8, 2021

Andrew Gazdecki - Founder of MicroAcquire - Selling His SaaS Business to Crypto Startup to Launching a Marketplace

Andrew is the CEO and Founder of MicroAcquire. He’s built and sold a $10 ARR SaaS company, a crypto startup, and now launched a buying marketplace. Andrew is full of stellar advice about starting small, understanding how deals are done and how you can’t do a good deal with a bad person. Check Out MicroAcquire.com for more deals. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Connect Andrew Gazdecki...
130
Feb. 5, 2021

Small vs. Large - Same Amount of Work, Different Upsides, Different Downsides

Starting vs Buying. Small vs Large. It's ok to start small. It has limited upside but also has limited downside. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Consulting - http://letsbuyabusiness.com/consulting https://twitter.com/ryanpaulcondie
129
Feb. 3, 2021

Due Diligence Tip - How to Use the Due Diligence Process to Hire and Evaluate Hires

When I bought my last company, we hired 3 agencies to evaluate a part of the business we did not understand. We used their reports to hire our agency partner moving forward. **Also, if you send a business my way for sale and if we acquire it, we'll definitely take care of you. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Have a business for sale? - https://forms.gle/3oCWw1qQUiQRLdhK7 Consulting - ...
128
Feb. 1, 2021

Sam Whitney Stumbles Upon a Great Business AND Doesn't Quit His Day Job

This is a special episode. Sam breaks down so many pieces of entrepreneurship and acquisitions perfectly. We cover how to structure a deal, find a partner, slow down the frenzy after you acquire a business, and figuring out how to have fun while building wealth and businesses. PLUS - For all the doubters out there, he never quit his day job. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Consulting ...
127
Jan. 29, 2021

Chatting with my Childhood Best Friend - Determine the Business Size, Problems, Lifestyle

I connected with my childhood best friend for the first time in years. We talked about buying a business and how to determine the right business for someone. Full time or Part-time Lifestyle Goals Skill Sets Risk Comfort Level Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Consulting - http://letsbuyabusiness.com/consulting
126
Jan. 27, 2021

Mike Hansen Bet On Himself and Bought a Business...After Listening to the Podcast

I love Mike's story. He's been a corporate guy for years and finally found the right business and partner to go all-in on. Mike has had his ups and downs but bets on himself to acquire a business. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Connect with Mike Hansen His Company - https://www.illuminatebilling.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hansen-2a3972a/ mike@illuminatebilling.com
125
Jan. 25, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About SBA Loans - Stephen Speer

Stephen Speer is a legend in the lending world for online businesses. He's a legend in that he understands online businesses and how to lend to them. Stephen dives into all things SBA loans. Even if you don't want an SBA loan, you won't want to miss this episode. BTW - Stephen closes 97% of the loans he does. Insane Stat. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Connect with Stephen Speer Your ...
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Jan. 22, 2021

From 16 Restaurants to 7-Figure Ecommerce Brands with VA's - Matt Yahes Interview

Matt makes a huge switch from running restaurants and managing 150 employees to owning a 7-Figure eComm portfolio. He scales by hiring 10 VA's and making every mistake in the book. Now Matt has a thriving eComm business and VA Agency. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Connect with Matt Yahes VA Help - http://extendyourteam.com/ matt@thirdrockcommerce.com
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Jan. 20, 2021

Buying Businesses Has Rules, Just Know When and Which to Throw Out the Window

There are rules to buying companies yet every deal breaks 1-5 of those rules. You need to figure out what the other party wants, establish what you want and then create a new unique so every party sees more value in it. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Consulting - http://letsbuyabusiness.com/consulting
122
Jan. 18, 2021

Luke Zimmerman on Acquiring a West Coast Careers + Coming out of the Pandemic Stronger than Ever

Luke started his search by accident and asked the right questions. He dives into how he found his company, financed it, and then buttoned it up during COVID-19. Luke mentions 4 areas he'd do differently including more working capital, not being afraid to fire bad apples, trusting your gut, and building your own company and culture. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Connect with Luke Zimm...
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Jan. 15, 2021

Codie Sanchez - From Journalist to VC to Acquisitions: Buying Businesses and Unique Partnerships

One of the top interviews ever so far. Codie is an absolute firecracker. She knows how to do deals, identifying huge opportunities that others are missing, and just make money. She understands how the internet works + money better than 99.9% of people. Episode Resources http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Connect with Codie Sanchez Sign up for this Newsletter ASAP - https://contrarianthinking.substack.com/ Codie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Codie_Sanchez c@codie...